ISO AUDITOR ISO Audit Planning & Preparation 3

Question 1

An auditor is preparing to audit the 'Design and Development' clause (8.3) but the organization has excluded it. What should the auditor do first?

Accepted Answer

Verify whether the exclusion is justified based on the organization's context and products

Answer

ISO 9001:2015 allows exclusions only when requirements cannot be applied and this does not affect conformity; the auditor must verify the justification.

Question 2

During opening meetings, what is the primary purpose of reviewing the audit plan with the auditee?

Accepted Answer

To confirm the scope, objectives, methods, and logistics, and address any concerns

Answer

The opening meeting's primary purpose is mutual confirmation of scope, objectives, and methods, ensuring all parties understand and can facilitate the audit.

Question 3

Which type of audit is conducted by an organization on its own processes and systems?

Accepted Answer

First-party audit

Answer

First-party audits are internal audits conducted by or on behalf of the organization itself for management review and internal purposes.

Question 4

What should an auditor do when an auditee cannot provide requested documented information during the audit?

Accepted Answer

Record the unavailability and consider its significance when forming findings

Answer

The auditor should note the lack of available evidence and assess its impact on audit findings, which may or may not result in a nonconformity depending on context.

Question 5

In ISO 9001:2015, 'context of the organization' (Clause 4) is relevant to audit planning because it:

Accepted Answer

Identifies internal and external issues that could affect the QMS and should inform audit scope and risk focus

Answer

Understanding organizational context helps auditors focus on relevant risks and issues that may affect the QMS, making the audit more targeted and effective.

(ISO AUDITOR) ISO 9001 Certified Auditor Practice Test

(ISO AUDITOR) ISO 9001 Certified Auditor Practice Test

ISO AUDITOR ISO Audit Planning & Preparation 3